I Stayed With Hilton Grand Vacations During A Pandemic and Here‘s What It Was Like

One Owner’s tale of the Vegas Strip during the summer of 2020

Greg B.

09/21/2020

Summary: If you’re curious about whether it’s safe to travel, read one Owner’s tale of the Vegas Strip during the summer of 2020.

Like most travelers, the pandemic has changed how I’ll approach future travel and, understandably, the travel experience itself. However, I do believe safe vacations are possible.

One day while perusing the Hilton Grand Vacations app and dreaming of our next getaway, we noticed Elara on the Las Vegas Strip was reopening June 18 after being closed for nearly three months. We’d spent some of our most memorable vacations at Elara and, feeling confident in our efforts to stay safe during coronavirus, my wife and I scheduled our first trip in months.

Side by side image comparing a home bathroom and a Hilton Grand Vacations bathroom on the Las Vegas Strip.

Knowing we’d be safe and eager to reconnect with family, we planned to celebrate Father’s Day at the Elara. We were elated.

We love the consistent level of hospitality at Hilton Grand Vacations and the energy of being in the center of everything that Vegas offers. However, even though Las Vegas was reopening, the Strip in the midst of a pandemic is a vastly different experience.

About the Author Greg B.

Gregory B. recently became a Hilton Grand Vacations Club Member by making his home resort at the newly opened Hilton Grand Vacations at The Crane in sunny St. Philip, Barbados. As an Elite-tier Member from Merrillville, Indiana, he follows the fun around the world to his favorite destinations, including Las Vegas and Hawaii, where he spent his 55th birthday at Kings’ Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club. Gregory believes there’s no time better spent than making lasting memories with the ones he loves most. He’s here to show you how you can do the very same with every trip you take!